Flight Simulator Facility, Dyess AFB-OT Feasibility & Business Feedback
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W9126G27R1CK3
- Agency
-
ENDIST Fort Worth
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Dyess AFB, Texas, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is conducting a sources-sought notice and RFI regarding a Flight Simulator Facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, with responses due by October 2, 2026. This is market research for planning purposes only, not a formal solicitation; no payment will be made for submissions. The project is issued under Other Transaction Authority (10 U.S.C. 2808a) and falls outside FAR scope.
The Government is soliciting feedback from commercial construction firms, design-builders, and Non-Traditional Defense Contractors on delivery methodology, commercial construction practices, and acquisition preferences for a single-story, 33,436 gross square foot flight simulator facility supporting the B-21 beddown program. The facility features three high-bay simulator spaces, Intelligence Community Directive 705-compliant secure space with construction security surveillance, 344-ton HVAC capacity, ducted communications, steel-frame structure with metal roof and brick veneer, and a drilled concrete pier foundation system for expansive soil mitigation. The Construction Cost Limitation is $57,268,000, with a fixed budget including 5% contingency.
The project is currently 100% designed under Design-Bid-Build; the Government is evaluating Progressive Design-Build, Design-Build to Budget, and Construction Management at Risk alternatives, potentially retaining the existing Designer of Record and reverting design to 35% completion. The proposed schedule targets solicitation release on November 27, 2026, contract award on June 8, 2027, and beneficial occupancy by March 8, 2030 (900-calendar-day performance period). Constraints include specialized security requirements, active base operations (9,000+ annual sorties), geotechnical challenges, and utility infrastructure coordination. Interested firms should review the attached Project Information Packet and market research questionnaire addressing procurement preferences, budget feasibility, risk assessment, supply chain concerns, and post-award incentive structures.
Notice text
SUBJECT: Sources Sought Notice/RFI – Flight Simulator Facility, Dyess AFB
DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought (SS) is for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP) or an Invitation for Bids (IFB). This notice is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a (Other Transaction Authority for Construction and Repair) and is not subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). No solicitation is available at this time. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice.
PURPOSE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, is conducting active public market intelligence to gauge industry interest, capacity, and capability from commercial construction firms, design-builders, and Non-Traditional Defense Contractors (NDCs). The intent is to gather critical feedback regarding advanced commercial construction methodologies, project delivery risks, and acquisition preferences to support our upcoming project delivery selection.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project will construct a single-story, approximately 33,436 gross square foot Flight Simulator Facility at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, to support the B-21 beddown program, with an estimated Construction Cost Limitation (CCL) of $57,268,000. The facility will feature a steel-frame structure with a metal roof, brick veneer, insulated metal exterior panels, and a drilled concrete pier foundation system designed for local expansive soil conditions. Core functional requirements include three high-bay spaces housing three flight simulator training devices, substantial secure space constructed in compliance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 standards with construction security surveillance, a 344-ton HVAC capacity, ducted communications, utilities, and associated site infrastructure and paving.
INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY
- Review Attached Project Information Packet (PIP):
Interested firms are directed to review the attached document. This packet provides comprehensive project requirements, constraints, and the complete questionnaire reference. - Submit Responses via Microsoft Forms:
To streamline the collection and analysis of industry feedback, responses to the market research questionnaire must be submitted electronically via the following link:
Online Feedback Form: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/wn8ykeFjuB - Response Due Date:
All electronic responses must be submitted via the online form no later than October 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time (CT).
POINTS OF CONTACT
Contract Specialist: Patricia Dickson, patricia.l.dickson@usace.army.mil, (817) 886-1095
Contracting Officer: Christopher R. Preston, II, Christopher.r.preston@usace.army.mil, (817) 940-2482
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Project Information Packet -Dyess Flight Simulator Facility.docx | DOCX document |
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